Lakewood eyes CIF playoff run despite close misses
Lakewood High enters Friday's first round with star Kevin Miller batting .413 and 17 RBIs over 21 games as coach John Herbold cites luck in best-of-five CIF playoffs. The Lancers, 68-7-2 since 1974, seek a breakthrough after two straight one run title game defeats and turnover from Randy Whistler to Jim Cox at catcher.
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Cox
Stan Williams
Kevin Idee
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Bonner
Simpson
Miller
Willisins
Avalon
Harbor Christian
Oden Vanderweil
Crystal Water in Derby Rift Sparks Jet Travel Debate
Trainer Roger Clapp discusses shipping Crystal Water to Kentucky for the Derby and Belmont Stakes, weighing time, travel, and jet lag. He notes the horse has never flown, faces weather and fatigue concerns, and that earnings and prestige drive decisions in racing.
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Pauley Pavillion
Hollywond
Louisville
Crystal Water
Kentucky
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Honest Pleasure
Bold Forbes
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California
Flying car crash injures Indy rookie Eddie Miller
Indianapolis AF reports rookie Eddie Miller, 31, from Lakewood Colorado, suffered a broken neck after his car spun into a drainage ditch during practice for the Indianapolis 00. He was rushed to Methodist Hospital in ICU in stable condition with no paralysis. abrasions noted. Veteran Al Loquasto described the car veering wide into the first turn and sliding into the ditch, narrowly missing spectators.
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Colo
Methodist Hospital
Stephen Olvey
Olvey
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al Loquasto
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Indy
US Auto Club
Dick Simon
San Pedro fights for Marine title and shares league crown
Pinch hitter Gilbert Mendoza delivered a ninth inning run scoring single while Joe Plamenge earned his sixth straight win as San Pedro tied for the Marine League title with a 3 1 victory over Banning. Narbonne edged Carson to share the honor. Ralph Trujillo doubled and Rodrick White pinch ran as Mendoza's blast deep center helped stabilize the rally. La Mirada, tied with Cerritos for the San Gabriel Valley League title, clinched a makeup win over Bellflower in eight innings.
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San Pedro
Banning
Tuesday
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Bellflower
Steve Gerson
Kevin Branier
Marion Durkleberger
Greg
Pairings Set for Friday First-Round CIF Playoffs
CIF Southern Section to release Friday pairings from Artesia with Lakewood and Jordan assured A2 field spots. Wilson likely earns berth as third place. Twelve leagues finish 4-4, leaving multiple open slots for strong third-place representatives.
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Wilson
Pitching trio leads team into playoffs with strong ERA
The club relies on ace Joe Zatonis and Brent Bisnar to carry playoff pitching. Zatonis is 4-1 with a 0.83 earned run average and Bisnar is 4-0 with a 0.93 era. Their efficiency supplements a less overpowering staff than in 1974 and 1975.
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Angel
Wolf Bardsey
EH Colling
Garren Herrmann
Welton
Ramirer
Torres
Brewer
Draguy
Adams Unanimous Rookie Team Choice
New York AP The Phoenix Suns forward Alvan Adams was the only unanimous pick for the NBA 1975-76 all rookie team after receiving all 18 coaches votes. Gus Williams of Golden State was one vote behind, with Joe Meriweather Houston John Shumate Buffalo Lionel Hollins Portland also selected.
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National Basketball Association
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Joe Meriweather
Wouston
John Shumate
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Lionel Hollins
Portland
Shumate
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Washington
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